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Best Henrico Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 11,964 students in Henrico, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henrico, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Nuckols Farm Elementary School and Short Pump Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Henrico have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Henrico, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Three Chopt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Davis Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Maude Trevvett Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Maybeury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
R.c. Longan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Skipwith Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Cedar Croft St
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Dumbarton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
George F. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8910 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3745
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Jennings Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Highland Springs Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Pleasant St
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Gr: PK-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henrico, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henrico, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Nuckols Farm Elementary School and Short Pump Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henrico?
23 public preschools are located in Henrico.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico?
Henrico public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Henrico are often viewed compared to one another?

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